Odd Drops

Dillsburg – Pickle Drop

In 1993, Connie Kinsbaugh helped lead the Girl Scout Troop 123 in designing the first Dillsburg Pickle. The troop had just one week to design, paint and prepare the now-famous Dillsburg Pickle for the town's inaugural New Year's Eve Celebration. Now in its 26th year, the Dillsburg 'Pickle Drop' has evolved to include a kids drop and a pair of 'married' pickles. This year's event will commemorate the 25th anniversary (last year's anniversary drop was canceled due to inclement weather) with festivities beginning at 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit dillsburg.com.

Timeline Arcade in Hanover rings in the New Year with a Pac-Man drop – a tribute to the 1980s arcade game.(Photo: Submitted)

Harrisburg – Strawberry Drop

The state capital will celebrate the annual strawberry drop at 9 p.m. outside the MLK City Government Center. The drop ceremony begins at 11:45 p.m., followed by a fireworks display. For more information, visit harrisburgpa.gov/nye or call 717-255-3040.

Hershey – Hershey Kiss Raise

Of course "The Sweet Place on Earth" would drop something with cocoa in it. The Hershey Kiss drop has been a long-celebrated tradition. This year's rendition kicks off at 7 p.m. with a special live performance from Steve Augeri, former lead singer for Journey. Festivities take place on the corners of Chocolate and Cocoa Avenues in ChocolateTown Square. For more information, visit hersheynewyears.org.

Lancaster – Red Rose Drop

In 2006, Louise Heisey, owner of SeamWorks, designed Lancaster's red rose out of window screens and fabric. The project took her and her team approximately two months to complete. Now over a decade later, the same rose will be dropped in Binns Park at 10 p.m. for this year's celebration. One Too Many will perform, with food from Au-Sam's Trolley Shop. For more information, visit visitlancastercity.com or call 717-291-4758.

The tradition of dropping Lebanon's most renowned export began in 1997. This year the celebration will begin at 10 p.m. between Chesnut, Cumberland and 8th streets. However, a change has been made to the traditional 200-pound bologna drop. This year the town will also drop a 6-foot tall papier-mache "Bologna Ranger." For more information on the event, visit downtownlebanon.com.

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All kinds of things are dropped around York County on New Year's Eve: White Rose (York), pickle (Dillsburg); shoe (Hallam). And here we have a cigar - in Red Lion, of course. Red Lion was known to be the capital of cigar making in York County a century ago.(Photo: York Daily Record file)

Mechanicsburg – Wrench Drop

Retired Air Force pilot Darrell Westby, 82, oversees the New Year's Eve celebration for Mechanicsburg. The tradition of dropping an 85-pound wrench to signal the new year began in 2003 after then-Eagle Scout Shelton Rodgers designed and built the wrench out of sheet metal. The wrench is a commemoration of the mechanics who lived in the town throughout the centuries rebuilding Conestoga wagons, steam ships and later trains. The wrench rests in nearby JoJo's Pizza for 364 days of the year before being hauled across the street to the top of the Washington Fire Company. This year's event begins at 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit wrenchdrop.org or call (717) 802-0022.

Red Lion – Cigar Drop

The 22nd annual cigar drop will begin at 7 p.m. The drop stems from Red Lion's storied history as a cigar manufacturing town. For more information, visit redlionpa.org or call 717-244-6896.

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York is continuing its tradition of dropping a white rose in Continental Square on New Year's Eve.(Photo: Chris Dunn, York Daily Record)

York – White Rose Drop

The White Rose stems from York's nickname. The festivities will begin at 5 p.m. for a children's countdown at the Voni Grimes Gym, capped with a balloon drop at 8 p.m. After that, celebrations will migrate to Continental Square with a dance party at 10 p.m. and the rose drop at midnight. For more information, visit yorkcity.org or call 717-849-2217.

Night Life

Tutoni's

Tutoni's Restaurant will host a Chef's Tasting at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. for $85 a person. In addition, Tutoni's will also host a NYE after party with a $10 cover. For more information, visit tutonis.com or call 717 885-5169.

Rockfish Public House

Rockfish Public House in downtown York will host a New Year's Eve party from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The celebration includes seafood buffet, live music and champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are $65. For more information on the event, visit Rockfish's Facebook page or call 717-893-5928.

Wyndridge Farm

Wyndridge Farm in Dallastown will feature a four-course meal for New Year's Eve. Tickets are $75 per person and the seating begins at 4 p.m. For more information on the event visit wyndridge.com or call 717-244-9900.

A Swingin' Soiree at the Hugh McCall Mansion

A night of big band music courtesy of the Unforgettable Big Band will be underway from 6:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. For more information, visit the event's Facebook page.

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On December 13, 2018, the Lincoln Engine Company and Tyler Brown Photography came together to host the Annual Evening with Santa event. Little did the fire fighters know, Tyler Brown had something special in store for the night. Cameron Clark, York Daily Record

The dog tags were presented to each and every firefighter by family, friends and members of the community. Tara Scott was among the first to bestow the tags, December, 13, 2018. Cameron Clark, York Daily Record

Fire Chief Dave Michaels said he and his firefighters have repeatedly been emotionally moved by the continued outpouring of support after Flanscha, 50, and Anthony, 29, died nearly nine months ago. Cameron Clark, York Daily Record

After all of the firefighters were honored, Fire Chief Dave Michaels talked with Mr. and Mrs. Claus before the children arrive for Evening with Santa, December 13, 2018. Cameron Clark, York Daily Record

The photographers use multiple SD cards while taking photos to ensure pictures can be printed as fast as possible during the Annual Evening with Santa at the Lincoln Engine Company, December 13, 2018. Cameron Clark, York Daily Record

Nancy Fuentes (left) and her daughter, Rio (right), pose with Santa and Mrs. Claus during the Annual Evening with Santa at the Lincoln Engine Company, December 13, 2018. Cameron Clark, York Daily Record

(left to right, top to bottom) Shirley Towles, TaJayla Williams, Kaylona Gadlin, Asi'lynn Gadlin, Rae'yhona Gadlin and Kay'lon Gadlin huddle together for a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus during the Annual Evening with Santa, December 13, 2018. Cameron Clark, York Daily Record